Best things to do in Otavalo, Ecuador

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The Otavalo Market

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Peguche Waterfalls

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Street Art/Graffiti

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Cuicocha Lake

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Tulcán Cemetery

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Best things to do in Otavalo, Ecuador

The Otavalo Market

Peguche Waterfalls

Hike trails that wind through a forest of eucalyptus trees

Street Art/Graffiti

As you walk through the city, keep your eyes peeled for the beautiful murals

Cuicocha Lake

The most popular lake to explore in the area is Cuicocha Lake

Tulcán Cemetery

Large topiaries of Incan, Ecuadorian, and other art styles, as well as animal figures

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